The Rococo style was a French 18th-century movement in art, architecture and design, which started as a reaction against the grandeur of the previous Baroque style. The style was ornate and used lighter colors, curves, and frequently gold. The Rococo style took pleasure in asymmetry, with interior paces decorated with carved wood panelings and surface designs. While Rococo was just as intricate as the Baroque, its interiors were more delicate and light, revealing the influence of Japanese and Chinese decorative arts as well.